Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development

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In the third edition of her successful textbook, Paula Rudall provides a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to the anatomy of flowering plants. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the book covers all aspects of comparative plant structure and development, arranged in a series of chapters on the stem, root, leaf, flower, seed and fruit. Internal structures are described using magnification aids from the simple hand-lens to the electron microscope. Numerous references to recent topical literature are included, and new illustrations reflect a wide range of flowering plant species. The phylogenetic context of plant names has also been updated as a result of improved understanding of the relationships among flowering plants. This clearly written text is ideal for students studying a wide range of courses in botany and plant science, and is also an excellent resource for professional and amateur horticulturists.

Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development

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Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development
Paula Rudall
Manufacturer: Edward Arnold
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000QY876O

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Though Japanese, eleven-year-old Yoko has lived with her family in northern Korea near the border with China all her life. But when the Second World War comes to an end, Japanese on the Korean peninsula are suddenly in terrible danger; the Korean people want control of their homeland and they want to punish the Japanese, who have occupied their nation for many years. Yoko, her mother and sister are forced to flee from their beautiful house with its peaceful bamboo grove. Their journey is terrifying -- and remarkable. It's a true story of courage and survival.

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Based on her old memory, some are not corrent, though........2007-09-08

Her writing is both attractive and shocking even to adults. Even though there are diputes regarding distorting the historical fact, her story is touching and also good.
One thing I feel sympathy is that the setting she described is far from truth. Were it not for the odd setting, this story could be more attractive even in Asians who had had terrible memories toward Japanese army during the World War II.

Due to the severe weather, bamboo has not been growing up in northern part in Korea. Besides, Korea was divided into North and South Korea in 1948. Since the setting is 1945, Japanese ruled in Korea, which means there were no organized communist army at that time in northern part in Korea.

Despite those flaws, this book is worth for discussions among people especially who are aware of Asian history.

Please read this book from the beginning to the end carefully........2007-08-20

I purchased this book after I had heard an argue over this book between Koreans and this author. Koreans said this book is showing fabricated history, and this author said it is the true story. Koreans even kicked this book out of libraries in the U. S. The author said sorry for misunderstanding.
I have parents, who are the same age with this author. To tell you the truth, this book is the part of true history.
My parents, one is from North Korea and the other is from South Korea. My parents had told me so many times about WWII and Korean war, how they survived. That is the reason why I am saying this book is the real history. Koreans, please read this book carefully from the beginning to the end. This author was appreciating to Koreans, who helped her big brother to escape from North Korea. The rape incidents are true. My parents told me that there were so many mad Koreans to try to revenge Japanese. In North Korea, there were Russian soldiers raping any age Korean women. In South Korea, it was chaos. Yes, it is true that Japanese took Korean girls to sexually serve Japanese soldiers. However, because of that reason,after WWII, a few mad Koreans tried to kill Japanese, who were in Korea. In Japan, a few mad Japanese tried to kill Koreans, who were in Japan, too. Please, peple. This it the real tragic story behind war. There are innocent people. Even though the country started the war, still there are so many other nice people behind of this bad decision.
Back in before 1945, there were a lot of Japanese and Koreans, who leanred each other's languages. But also, there were some people, who only knew how to speak the other language. One of my mom's friend, who had been in Japan before 1945, came back to Korea after WWII ended, but did not know how to speak Korean. She was misunderstood as a Japanese to Koreans. She and her family were almost beaten to dead by Koreans.
Hatred is making people to be blind. There are no perfect people. Even nice people can make mistakes.
Please no more fighting... It does not help anything.
To know each other, to understand each other, please read this book carefully. And please do not judge anyone because some of those bad people's mistakes.

Trash.......2007-05-29

Don't waste your time on this book. It's full of lies and distorts the truth. The japanese still refuse to apologize for their horrific war crimes/crimes against humanity.

Excellent Book.......2007-04-28

So far, this book has been the best I've read. It wasn't a boring book about somebody's life, but it described every little detail that Yoko experienced during her frightening journey. This book was graphic, but I believe that's why I enjoyed this book. I like reading novels that tell you stuff like that because it makes it easy to picture how difficult and stressful this trip was for Yoko and her family. I definitely recommend this book! *****

I am simply confused by these comments by "kid's review" and "a reader".......2007-04-22

This might be a "well written" book, but it is completely distorting the truth about the Japanese WW2 aggressions and atrocies. It makes as if atrocies were committed by the victims rather than the aggressor. If you knew even a bit of history, you would have some misgivings and the second thoughts about why the author wrote this book and why she is trying so hard for this book to be adopted by the elementary schools around the U.S. Depiction of mindless rapes and atrocies committed by the Koreans and Russians in this book could have happened, however what does she say about those close to half million comfort girls and women who were forcefully removed from their homes and brutally raped by Japanese soliders day after day and had to live as sex slaves for the duration of the war. Most of these women were never compensated for the crimes committed by Japanese government and people to this day. On top of that, Japanese government continually denies the atrocities by their soliders and civilians during the war (although it's partially due to lawsuits which may result from their admissions). You might say that this is a story about a Japanese girl and writing her memoir about WW2 although I seriously question whether this book is suitable for the elementary school kids considering the level of violence depicted in this book.

If Anne Frank were a German and she were still alive to this day and if she wrote about the mindless rapes committed by Jewish resistance fighters and Jewish American soliders after WW2 and no mention was made about the Holocaust during WW2. Wouldn't you think that is a DISTORTION of history?

If they were going to adopt this book as the textbook for the elementary school kids, they should at least adopt another book written by a Chinese or Korean author talking about a girl who was amidst of Nanking Massacre or a girl kidnapped by Japanese soldiers during WW2 to serve as sex slaves. That should give a balanced view of what really happened during WW2 and should mitigate unfounded stereotypes about certain ethnicities or racial groups.

And who are these "kid's review" and "a reader"? They are writing unanimous praise of this book. Somehow, the same person is writing two dozen reviews and trying to promote this book. Do you smell something fishy here?

So Far from the Bamboo Grove: And Related Readings (Literature Connections)

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So Far from the Bamboo Grove: And Related Readings (Literature Connections)
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
Manufacturer: Mcdougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Classics | Literature & Fiction | Teens | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0395771382

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So Far From The Bamboo Grove
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
Manufacturer: Puffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJ1NRG

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So Far from the Bamboo Grove

Manufacturer: Novel Units
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Action & Adventure | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1581305788

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This time-saving, easy-to-use teacher guide includes inspiring lesson plans which provide a comprehensive novel unit--the legwork is done for you! The guide incorporates essential reading, writing and thinking practice. (This is NOT the paperback novel.)

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Novel-ties
Mary E Quinn
Manufacturer: Learning Links Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

Pedagogy | Education | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006S5HSG

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SO FAR FROM THE BAMBOO GROVE

Manufacturer: Beech Tree Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HHYEGM

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So Far From the Bamboo Grove
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
Manufacturer: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GLG1KQ

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The struggle's in life

So Far from the Bamboo Grove

Manufacturer: Beech Tree Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 9994018124

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The struggle's in life.......2000-10-11

This book was excellent. It's a great book about a young girl having to grow into womanhood very young. The story will grab your attention and it won't let it go until it's all over. If you don't read this book, you'll be missing out on a great story that could possibly teach you a lesson about yourself and the people around you.

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Not historically accurate, complete bias book.
so far from the truth
It is a story of a courageous struggle of a family in a war
Ok, if you like ACTION\DRAMA
So Far From The Bamboo Grove

So Far from the Bamboo Grove
Watkins Yoko Ka
Manufacturer: Lothrop Lee & Shepard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Reference | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0317622722

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Not historically accurate, complete bias book. .......2007-01-23

This is a bad fiction based entirely on fabricated history. The book is so biased and inundated with historical inaccuracies that even the publishers in Japan refuse to publish this book in Japanese.

The bottom line is that the author was a daughter of a war criminal, high Japenese official stationed at a northern Korean province during the Japanese occupation of Korea, and had led a comfortable life at the expense of the suffering of the Korean people until she and her family got kicked out of Korea at the end of the WWII. She's a disgruntled former beneficiary of the Japanese imperialism and this book is a poor attempt to mislead the public and further her hidden agenda.

It's not too hard to google this book and find many inaccuracies claimed by the author. It is especially appalling that this book is a children's novel aimed at American children who are not familiar with what Japanese imperialism did to other Asians during the first half of the last century. If you are buying books for your children or students, stay clear of this one, it will give your children one bad history lesson.

so far from the truth.......2007-01-23

It is so hard to believe that so many people actually believe in this kind of manipulated history to be true. I guess this is why education is so important for our people.

It is a story of a courageous struggle of a family in a war.......1999-06-08

This novel, So Far from the Bamboo Grove, is an interesting story about courge and hardships for the Kawashima family. Yoko Kawashima Watkins is the the author of the book and she displays excellent language and courage as she explains the war that tore her family apart.It is a great book, suitable for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. The llanguage that Ms. Kawashima uses is vivid and descriptive. I like that that because it helps me picture a detailed scene in my mind. When i read this novel, i could just see the sorrow on the faces of the people who lost a loved one and the pain of the injured. Read, you'll like it.

Ok, if you like ACTION\DRAMA.......1999-03-31

This book was good in one way. I love world war two. I'm reading this book in english class at the moment, and thats why I was reading it. Some thought it was good, it's not my type of book. Anyone that likes an ACTION\DRAMA, this is the book for you. Even give it a try, you might like it. Ronan Ferguson. SCORPION Harare International School

So Far From The Bamboo Grove.......1999-02-06

This is a true story of a young girl's struggle during World War Two. Yoko, the main character and author is a Japanese girl living in Korea with her brother, Hideyo, sister Ko, and Honorable Mother and Father. The Communists are killing all refugees and Japanese. The Kawishima's have to get to Japan safely, which was a very hard struggle. Along their journey, mother had died, Hideyo was almost killed, and their father was held captive in Manchuria. I definetly recomend this book to any one. It is a real tear-jerker though!!

So far from the bamboo grove and related readings (The Glencoe literature library)

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So far from the bamboo grove and related readings (The Glencoe literature library)
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O8XQ2C

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Essays by Peter Erni, Martin Huwiler and Christophe Marchand.

7.75 x 10.5 in.
1500 illustrations
German Language only

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Venetian glass : 1890-1990
Rosa Barovier Mentasti
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00005X31C

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To reap the fruits of one's labor is a privilege that every gardener cherishes and others only dream of. Now, in this exquisitely rendered book, Justin Matott shares with us the bountiful pleasures that come at the end of the gardening season. For after the harvest, there may be dormancy for a time, but there is still beautiful life--and from it, nature's wisdom becomes our own.

The ripening pumpkin reminds us to let go of summer--and to embrace the richness of autumn. In the barren winter landscape, the constant beauty of the red twig dogwood provides a greeting to visitors all year long. And the fragile white flourish of angel's trumpet salutes the soaring of the spirit.

From autumn to winter to spring, Justin embraces the changing of the seasons as he muses on childhood joys and adult regrets, and gives thanks for the abundance of his life, for friends and family, especially the gently lingering presence of his deceased mother.

In this richly illustrated memoir and gardener's notebook, Justin helps us see that through the changing seasons, in nature's garden, it is in the roots that life is stored--ready to replenish the earth and the spirits of all those who walk upon it.

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Loving sequel to My Garden Visits.......2001-12-12

A Harvest of Relections continues the "journey" with themes tied to nature, love and life beyong death. We learn more about the author's relationship with his mother and more about how love never dies. This book offered me more comfort as I reflected on the death of my own mother. My eyes read the words with joy and my heart was touched.

a genuinely delightful book!.......2001-12-12

I liked the book and it was inspiring. I would recommend it to all who love the different seasons .I also like the personal stories that the author revealed in his telling of common life.

A wonderful follow up to My Garden Visits.......1999-08-04

This book warmed my heart and would be the perfect gift book for just about everyone on my list, in that it covers so much different territory. Rarely do I like the follow up effort by an author more than the first. I loved My Garden Visits by Matott, but I think I loved this even more!

Makes you want to be a better person. Truly inspiring!.......1999-02-06

Justin's connection with human nature, mother nature and the earth takes you on an incredible journey. He shows us that in spite of our shortcomings, we can reinvent ourselves. He helps us see the true gifts in life; family, friends and the earth. As a gardener, you will feel compelled to plant each one of the plants he mentions.

Heartwarming!.......1999-02-03

I enjoyed reading Harvest of Reflections so much! I wanted to know the people Justin Matott talks about in the book, more about them. Mainly, the book makes you realize what is truly important in life. So inspiring to read!

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The Awakening of the Puma

The Awakening of the Puma (initiation path): Evidences of Archeo Astronomy in the Andes
James Arévalo Merejildo - Chaski
Manufacturer: James Arévalo Merejildo - Chaski
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000FYRT3M

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Evidences of Archeo Astronomy in the Andes

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The Awakening of the Puma.......2007-07-04

The Awakening of the Puma (initiation path), is a revealing work explaining important astronomical phenomena that continue to take place today. The ancient wisdom of the Andes still lives in the stones, and each archeological monument is a testimony to a magnificent past. We are now in an accelerating new cycle of illumination and discovery. The beginning of the Tenth Pachakuti (a new cycle of Andean Time) was marked by the awakening of this new consciousness. The Amautas will once again make their voices heard. With slow and graceful communication, Wiracocha and Pachamama will lead those who are receptive in this new era of unity.
--- from book's back cover

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Nice Pictures, but English is very poor!
An excellent graphic experience of the ecuadorian andes

Awakening in the Andes
Estefania Rivas , and Enrique Aguilar M.
Manufacturer: Enrique Aguilar M.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books

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There is nothing as vibrant and captivating as contemplating the beauty of an Andean landscape; rocky shapes, high crests, emerald green valleys, and above all, the majestic heights of the mountains and volcanos; symbols of power and adoration for the natives. Through time and generations, the Ecuadorian Andes native has created a mysticism around nature, expressed through religion, adoration and thankfulness. These are the roots of their human identity, the legacy of a millenarian culture; it's myths and legends. This is the silent knowledge of himself that he shares with Pachamama, mother nature.

Canaris, Otavalos, Saraguros and Salasacas are ancient cultures who maintain this profound knowledge which they inherited from their yachacs, wisemen who found so many answers to the mysteries of the universe before their eyes.

Ancient dominant races used these virtues; along with the fear of punishment and the symbols of power, to create great empires over the ruins of the defeated cultures and their gods. Empires that emerged, inexorably, absorbed any social, economic and religious beliefs, with the thought that freedom and developement start only when a certain measure of dominion over what exists is achieved. Then the Pacha era will begin. The long awaited moment to walk down the paths of the ancestors; to rebuild the legends and the power of the mountains.

In a legendary prophecy of the Incas it is said, a time will come when the eagle and the condor will fly side by side in the silent sky. This will be the dawn of a new era, when humanity will awaken to a new consciousness and reach for higher horizons. In this awakening, looking into the silent sky, we will see the majestic condor flying side by side with the eagle; the symbol of progress. Moving swiftly toward the healing energy of a rainbow, the vivacious eagle; with it's piercing vision will invite the condor to follow him, till till they are out of sight.

Then the moment will arrive for a real coexistence between the power and wisdom of nature and its elements, with the reasonable use of technological progress, a coexistence to enhance human nature while fostering its identities and spiritual values.

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Nice Pictures, but English is very poor!.......2001-05-15

I was given this book as a gift for my birthday. I was very exited, because I was born in the beautiful country of Ecuador and had travelled the same area that the book dipicted. The cover is very nice, it grabs your attention right away. As soon as I started the book I realized that it was in English and Spanish. I was very disapointed that the English portion was written very poorly; like it was done by someone who was not fluent in the language. I believe that if you are going to publish a book and charge so much money for it, it should at least make sense when you read it. I do say that the Spanish portion was fine, but I pity the poor English only reader who buys this book. All of this said, if you are looking for a nice book of postcard fotos, this is the book for you.

An excellent graphic experience of the ecuadorian andes.......1998-12-01

The author has created in this book an excellent experience of the ecuadorian andes and of the current indian groups, which are descendants of the precolombian inhabitants. Mr. Aguilar captures with first class photographic quality, the andean landscapes and remarkable portriats of these cultures. Additionally, he gives us a general view of these groups during their daily chores and festivities, which is an experiences in itself. For those of us familiar with this part of the world, Awakening in the Andes opens our eyes to the beauty that surrounds us every day, and for those interested in Ecuador, it is an excellent means of getting acquainted with the country and its andean indian cultures.

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Like other minorities, Hispanic Americans had to fight for equal treatment and break ground in fields dominated by others. When breaking into the world of literature, ten authors in particular made a difference in this struggle.

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During the past two decades, literary issues like multiculturalism, gender, borders and border crossing, and the development of personal, cultural, and alternative identities have become increasingly important. The same years have seen the flourishing of writers from a number of ethnic minorities, including the Mexican-American women who are the subjects of these probing and insightful interviews by Karin Rosa Ikas.

The ten Chicana writers who are the subjects of this book reflect a remarkably diverse range of backgrounds and of personal and aesthetic programs. Novelist-playwright-actress Denise Chávez, for example, is the child of professional parents; she sees herself as a writer deeply rooted in her community and as a voice for the women of her community. Gloria Anzaldúa, on the other hand, who grew up around migrant workers, has been strongly influenced by feminist studies and uses her work to express her resistance to racism and the repression of women. Others, such as poets Lucha Corpi, Cherríe Moraga, and Lorna Dee Cervantes, find in their work the fullest expression of their personal being, as does novelist-short story writer Mary Helen Ponce. Actress Jamie Lujan uses her work to celebrate her individuality, while journalist-poet-novelist Demetria Martinez uses hers to address serious contemporary issues. To playwright-poet-fiction writer Estela Portillo-Trambley, writing is a journey of self-discovery, while poet Pat Mora sees it as the purest form of communication.

The interviews, which address such topics as personal background, education, sense of ethnic and gender identity, the origins and intention of published works, and general views on writing, culture, and art, reveal a rich multiplicity of Chicana voices and views. The writers come from Texas, New Mexico, and California; their connections to Mexico are as direct as having been born there and as tenuous as having descended from a family resident in New Mexico for over four centuries. Their backgrounds reflect a wide range of socio-economic realities, and their views on gender, sexuality, race, and writing are equally diverse. Yet to each of these writers, her identity as a Chicana and as a woman is critically important to her evolution and purpose as a writer.

Chicana Ways will be essential reading for anyone interested in multicultural and feminist literature and will serve as compelling documentation of the rich diversity and brilliance of contemporary Mexican American writing.

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